Not Black, Not White: The Bold Summer Pant Color Fashion People Are Wearing Instead
There are plenty of cool pant trends to get excited about this spring and summer, from rich-looking satin pants to trend-forward balloon silhouettes, but none have been catching our attention quite like the colorful cargo-style pants that we're spotting on cool girls everywhere. There's one color, in particular, that fashion people are styling with their tees and tanks—bold cobalt blue. It's a huge color trend that was all over the spring/summer 2026 runways.
The color feels fresh and exciting for the new season, and most often, it's paired with a simple tank top and elevated flip-flops for an easy warm-weather look. Cargo, carpenter, and linen styles are the most popular of the season, but we're also seeing the color in chic satin and taffeta. If you're bored of your jeans and want to amp things up in the pant department, then get inspired by the looks below and shop our favorite cobalt-blue pants of the season. Insta-worthy!
Shop Cobalt-Blue Pants
The viral pants spotted on the coolest fashion people this season.
Part of the collab with fashion influencer Lucy Williams, these pants are a fashion-person favorite right now.
Naturally, Zara released a really cool pair.
We'll be pairing these with an easy white tank and flip-flops this summer.
An easy and effortless linen pair.
Love this drawstring pair from Alex Mill.
Opt for a rich-looking satin fabric for a chic day-to-night look.
We like the idea of dressing these up with a silk top and heels.
A cool barrel silhouette.
We're really into this slightly lighter shade of blue from Leset.
If you prefer jeans, this is a great option.
The pair you'll reach for on repeat.
A lighter hue in the most beautiful silk taffeta. All of our editors are obsessed with these.
Easy wide-leg chinos.
A great under-$40 pair.
